Isshin - Concentration the Art

Ongoing thoughts on my martial studies and interests, which encompass almost everything.

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Be the Weapon

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The movement is a weapon, The lack of movement is a weapon, The act of turning is a weapon, Spaces between movements are a weapon. ...
Thursday, September 14, 2017

Funakoshi Ginchin and the Dragon Toe

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This is a photograph of Ginchin Funakoshi from one of his early book.   Joe Swift shared a while ago I'd like to share ano...
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Kusanku Kata - The Neck Strike with Parry

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Kusanku Kata The Neck Strike with Parry   Looking at the Usheiba Morhei 1935 Aikido Atemi strikes It was very clear to see h...
Saturday, September 9, 2017

A Tale of Two Sticks

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  Just Plain Old Sticks   I originally saw Gushi Shinyu Of Ueichi Ryu doing kata Mee no Jiffa in a magazine in 2008. It cap...
Friday, September 8, 2017

Starry, Starry Night

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I thought some higher culture would help the blog by bringing culture.    
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Every day each breath you take must be new, unique to the day.

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Morning comes, I get out of bed and with my first step confirm my disability continues.   My morning begins by going outside in th...
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Monday, September 4, 2017

Another Good Day, Each Day I Discover My Art Anew is a Good Day

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I woke up this morning and checked as I do every day. Yep, I am still disabled. With each step I take I realize how weaker I am fr...
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I am a sudent of Tom Lewis and I teach youth at the local Boys and Girls Club (Adults and Youuth) for free these past 35 years. A sample of my students sho-dan kata performances can be found at http://www.youtube.com/user/BushiNoTeIsshinryu
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